Bush Thick-knee vs Indian Thick-knee
Burhinus grallarius compared with Burhinus indicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bush Thick-knee | Indian Thick-knee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Burhinus grallarius | Burhinus indicus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Burhinidae | Burhinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 58.2 cm (22.9 in) | 40.8 cm (16.1 in) |
| Weight | 670.0 g (23.63 oz) | 383.0 g (13.51 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bush Thick-knee
Least Concern
Indian Thick-knee
About These Birds
Bush Thick-knee
Bush Thick-knee (Burhinus grallarius) is a large 54–59 cm stone-curlew of Australia. Pale grey-brown above with dark streaking; bold face markings; large yellow eye. Inhabits open woodland, paddocks, parks, and golf courses across mainland Australia. Adapted to suburban environments; nests on open ground.
Indian Thick-knee
Indian Thick-knee (Burhinus indicus) is a medium 38–41 cm stone-curlew of South Asia. Similar to Eurasian Thick-knee but with scaly upperpart pattern; yellow eye. Inhabits dry rocky and sandy riverbeds, scrub, and open country across the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka. Resident; non-migratory. Crepuscular; feeds on invertebrates.